Overview

• Aaron Beswick of Halifax's Chronicle Herald was named Journalist of the Year at the National Newspaper Awards for his investigative reporting on Nova Scotia's fisheries.
• Brandon Harder of the Regina Leader-Post received the William Southam Award for his work on an undercover investigation into a murder confession.
• Canada’s federal election sees record early voter turnout, with concerns raised about the delayed release of party platforms after advance polls closed.
• The Carleton riding featured a 91-candidate ballot, largely driven by protest candidates opposing the first-past-the-post system, leading to extended voting times.
• The English-language leaders’ debate in Montreal was praised for its respectful tone and substantive exchanges among party leaders.